English Explanatory Dictionary

ethnomathematics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of the interrelationship between mathematics and culture.

Word forms

ethnomathematics

Etymology

From ethno- + mathematics, coined in 1977 by Brazilian mathematician Ubiratan D'Ambrosio.

Derived words

ethnomathematical
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